Information About

Nyac

Quick Facts

Region:

Bethel (CA)

Nearest City:

Lower Kalskag

Elevation:

554 ft (168.86 m)

About

Population 54, on right bank of Tuluksak River, 40 mi. southwest of Aniak, Kilbuck, and Kuskokwim Mountains.

History of Nyac

This mining camp, established about 1915, received a post office, named Nyac, in 1926. The name is derived from the initials of the New York Alaska (Gold Dreding) Corporation.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Russian Mission (1947), Russian Mission (1947), Russian Mission (1950), Russian Mission A-3 (1954), Russian Mission A-3 (1954), Russian Mission (1980), Russian Mission (1980), Russian Mission (1980),

Places Near Nyac

Mountains:

Fisher Dome, Mount Hamilton,

Mountain Passes:

Rockpile Pass,

Streams:

Bear Creek, Bonanza Creek, Cale Creek, California Creek, Dry Creek, Dugout Creek, East Fork Bear Creek, Fox Creek, Granite Creek, Karl Creek, Max Creek, Myrtle Creek, Nugget Creek, Rex Creek, Rocky Creek, Sabula Creek, Shamrock Creek, Slate Creek, Spruce Creek, Wonder Creek,

Valleys:

Happy Gulch, Mary Lou Gulch, Shovel Gulch, Tiny Gulch,

Cities:

Nyac,